
Episode 56: I Shall Release Hell (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 7-9)
Literature and History
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Juno's Despair and the Seeds of War
This chapter explores Juno's frustration over Aeneas' destiny, leading her to summon Electo, a fury, to incite chaos against the Trojans. As tensions rise, Electo manipulates Queen Amada and Ternus, escalating emotional turmoil into conflict between the Trojans and the Latins. The narrative reveals the darker side of divine interventions in mortal affairs, highlighting the inevitable tragedy resulting from Juno's actions.
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